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PC Perspectivehttp://www.pcper.com/images/podcast-logo-600x600.pngenComputex 2014: New SilverStone Strider Gold 1500W and More Powerful SFX Power Supplies Announcedhttp://www.pcper.com/news/Cases-and-Cooling/Computex-2014-New-SilverStone-Strider-Gold-1500W-and-More-Powerful-SFX-Power-
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<p>Computex may be over but SilverStone had enough new product announcements to last us for a while! Among the many offerings there were a number of highlights, including new enclosures and power supplies. We&#39;ll check out a few of the new PSUs here.</p>
<p>The first is a new 1500-watt PSU with a smaller size.</p>
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<p class="rtecenter"><em>ST1500-GS 1500W 180mm ATX PSU</em></p>
<p>At 180mm deep the most powerful Strider Gold S-series PSU isn&#39;t small, but compared to other 1500-watt options (including SilverStone&#39;s ST1500 at 220mm) the shorter depth promises some additional chassis options for a high-power build. The ST1500-GS is fully modular and also features all flat cabling.</p>
<p><strong>New SFX Options!</strong></p>
<p>The smallest PSUs in the SilverStone lineup also have new models, with two new SFX power supplies for mini-ITX builds. The first is a more powerful version of the popular 450-watt ST45SF-G, now in a 600-watt flavor in the SX600-G.</p>
<p class="rtecenter"><div class = "center-article-image"><a href="/news/Cases-and-Cooling/Computex-2014-New-SilverStone-Strider-Gold-1500W-and-More-Powerful-SFX-Power-" class="inline-image-link" title="View: SX600-G.png"><img src="/files/imagecache/article_max_width/news/2014-06-08/SX600-G.png" alt="SX600-G.png" title="SX600-G.png" class="pcper-inline" width="602" height="510" /></a></div></p>
<p class="rtecenter"><em>SX600-G SFX PSU</em></p>
<p>Next we have the SX500-LG, and perhaps more exciting to mini-ITX enthusiasts the new 500-watt option in the SFX lineup features a 120mm fan!</p>
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<p class="rtecenter"><em>SX500-LG &quot;SFX-L&quot; PSU with 120mm fan</em></p>
<p>The SX500-LG&#39;s 120mm &quot;ultra-quiet&quot; fan adds a bit to the depth of the PSU, which is 130mm compared to the 100mm of the ST45SF-G and SX600-G, and it is classified as an &quot;SFX-L&quot; form factor - with only the length being non-standard for SFX. This new fan implementation should really help reduce some additional load noise from a small high-powered system. Both of the announced additions to the SFX family will also feature all flat cabling this time.</p>
<p>There are new models across all of SilverStone&#39;s lineup coming up, so stay tuned. No pricing or availablity just yet, but there&#39;s a lot to look forward to from SilverStone this year in the cases and cooling department!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.pcper.com/news/Cases-and-Cooling/Computex-2014-New-SilverStone-Strider-Gold-1500W-and-More-Powerful-SFX-Power-" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://www.pcper.com/news/Cases-and-Cooling/Computex-2014-New-SilverStone-Strider-Gold-1500W-and-More-Powerful-SFX-Power-#commentsCases and Cooling1500W PSUaluminum caseatx casecomputexcomputex 2014FortressPSUSFX PSUSilverstoneMon, 09 Jun 2014 02:58:51 +0000Sebastian Peak60475 at http://www.pcper.comA SilverStone PSU so small it uses an 80mm fanhttp://www.pcper.com/news/Cases-and-Cooling/SilverStone-PSU-so-small-it-uses-80mm-fan
<p>If you are looking to power a small form factor system and need a fully modular PSU in order to get it into a tightly packed case as well as high efficiency the SilverStone SFX ST45SF-G 450W is a decent choice.&nbsp; It is Fully modular and is an SFX PSU, which as you might <a href="http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Cases-and-Cooling/SilverStone-ST45SF-G-450W-SFX-Form-Factor-PSU-Review">remember from Lee&#39;s review</a> means that it lacks a -5V rail, not a necessary feature in today&#39;s systems.&nbsp; [H]ard|OCP granted an award to this PSU, not because it is the best 450W PSU available, which is not, but because it is the best fully modular SFX PSU they have seen and they realize sacrifices have to be made in a PSU which is barely able to fit an 80mm fan inside.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.hardocp.com/article/2013/03/14/silverstone_sfx_st45sfg_450w_power_supply_review">Check out the full review</a> to see if you think this PSU is worth the price premium or if you might just consider a larger PSU for your HTPC.</p>
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<blockquote><p>&quot;Silverstone is one of our favorite computer power supply builders as the company has a tremendous track record when it comes to high quality and quiet power for our desktop systems. Today we look at something a bit different in terms of scale, a PSU pushing 450 watts of power in a package half the size with its sights on the SFF market.&quot;</p>
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<p>Here are some more Cases &amp; Cooling reviews from around the web:</p>
<p><b><a href="http://forums.pcper.com/forumdisplay.php?f=18">CASES &amp; COOLING</a></b></p>
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<a href="http://pro-clockers.com/powersupplies/2743-nzxt-hale90-v2-1000-watt-power-supply.html" target="_blank">NZXT Hale90 V2 1000 Watt Power Supply Review @ Pro-Clockers</a></li>
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<a href="http://hitechlegion.com/reviews/power-supplies/33538-bequiet-dpp10-1000w" target="_blank">be quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 1000 Watt PSU Review @ Hi Tech Legion</a></li>
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<a href="http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/5246/cooler-master-silent-pro-platinum-1000-watt-80-plus-platinum-power-supply-review/index.html" target="_blank">Cooler Master Silent Pro Platinum 1000-Watt 80 PLUS Platinum @ Tweaktown</a></li>
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<a href="http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Silverstone/ST65F-G/" target="_blank">Silverstone Strider Gold ST65F-G 650 W @ techPowerUp</a></li>
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<a href="http://www.funkykit.com/component/content/article/60-power-supplies/10159-review-infinity-500w-power-supply.html" target="_blank">Infinity 500W Power Supply - Bargain Hunt @ Funky Kit</a></li>
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<a href="http://www.kitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/fractal-design-newton-r3-1000w-psu-review/" target="_blank">Fractal Design NEWTON R3 1000W @ kitguru</a></li>
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<a href="http://www.funkykit.com/component/content/article/60-power-supplies/10148-review-pc-power-and-cooling-silencer-mark-iii-750w-80-gold-psu.html" target="_blank">PC Power and Cooling Silencer Mark III 750W @ Funky Kit</a></li>
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<a href="http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Seasonic/SS-460FL_V2/" target="_blank">Seasonic Platinum Series Fanless 460 W @ techPowerUp</a></li>
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<a href="http://hitechlegion.com/reviews/power-supplies/33117-nzxt-hale90-v2-1000w" target="_blank">NZXT Hale90 V2 1000W Power Supply Review @ Hi Tech Legion</a></li>
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<a href="http://pro-clockers.com/powersupplies/2734-enermax-triathlor-fc-550w650w-power-supply-review.html" target="_blank">Enermax Triathlor FC 550W/650W Power Supply Review @ Pro-Clockers</a></li>
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<a href="http://www.legitreviews.com/article/2148/1/" target="_blank">Seasonic G Series 550W SSR-550RM Power Supply Review @ Legit Reviews</a></li>
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<p><a href="http://www.pcper.com/news/Cases-and-Cooling/SilverStone-PSU-so-small-it-uses-80mm-fan" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://www.pcper.com/news/Cases-and-Cooling/SilverStone-PSU-so-small-it-uses-80mm-fan#commentsCases and Cooling80 Plus Goldmodular psuPSUSFFSFX PSUSFX ST45SF-G 450WSilverstoneThu, 14 Mar 2013 22:11:12 +0000Jeremy Hellstrom56735 at http://www.pcper.comSilverStone ST45SF-G 450W SFX Form Factor PSU Reviewhttp://www.pcper.com/reviews/Cases-and-Cooling/SilverStone-ST45SF-G-450W-SFX-Form-Factor-PSU-Review
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<p>SilverStone has a long-standing reputation among PC enthusiasts for providing a full line of high quality enclosures, power supplies, cooling components, and accessories.&nbsp; SilverStone recently updated their original ST45SF small form factor power supply to 80Plus Gold status.&nbsp; The new ST45SF-G is rated for up to 450W and comes with fully modular cables. The SFX form factor is frequently found in Micro ATX Media Center PCs and Home Theater PCs.</p>
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<p class="rtecenter"><strong>SilverStone ST45SF-G 450W PSU</strong></p>
<p>Here is what SilverStone has to say about the ST45SF-G: &quot;After successfully expanding and leading SFF (Small Form Factor) cases and SFX PSU into the DIY market, SilverStone engineers have continued their push for advancement in these categories by releasing a true upgrade-worthy small form factor power supply, the ST45SF-G. Despite being half the size of regular ATX power supply, the ST45SF-G can still produce continuous power output of 450W. Its 80 Plus Gold level efficiency is a great leap from the previous SFX best of 80 Plus Bronze and the full modular cables are also the first of its kind for this form factor. To enable users to easily take advantage of this excellent SFX power supply, an adapter is included to convert the ST45SF-G to mount in any ATX case in addition to ones designed for only SFX. For SFF users and for SilverStone, the ST45SF-G is more than just an upgrade, it is an important milestone for DIY desktop computer users.&quot;</p>
<p><strong>SilverStone ST45SF-G Main Features:</strong><br />
&bull; Supports standard SFX form factor and ATX (via included bracket)<br />
&bull; 450W continuous power output at 40&deg;C and rated for 24/7 operation<br />
&bull; 80 PLUS Gold level efficiency (87%~90% efficiency at 20%-100% load)<br />
&bull; 100% Modular cables<br />
&bull; Class-leading single +12V rail with 37A capacity<br />
&bull; Strict &plusmn;3% voltage regulation with low ripple &amp; noise<br />
&bull; Silent running 80mm fan (18dBA minimum)<br />
&bull; Single PCI-E 8-pin and dual PCI-E 6-pin connectors<br />
&bull; Universal AC input (90-260 VAC) and Active PFC</p>
<p><a href="http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Cases-and-Cooling/SilverStone-ST45SF-G-450W-SFX-Form-Factor-PSU-Review">Please continue reading our review of the SilverStone ST45SF-G power supply!</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Cases-and-Cooling/SilverStone-ST45SF-G-450W-SFX-Form-Factor-PSU-Review" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Cases-and-Cooling/SilverStone-ST45SF-G-450W-SFX-Form-Factor-PSU-Review#commentsCases and CoolingSFX PSUSilverStone 450WSST-ST45SF-GTue, 06 Nov 2012 16:24:58 +0000Lee Garbutt aka Robotech55721 at http://www.pcper.com